United States → Cuba
Max stay
30 days (extendable to 60)
Cost
USD $50-100 for tourist card + travel insurance costs
Processing time
Must obtain tourist card before travel + OFAC license compliance
Validity
30 days, extendable once for 30 more days
Passport validity
6 months
Overview
United States citizens must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of Cuba before departure.
Documents required
- Valid passport (6 months minimum)
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport-size photos
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Round-trip flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- Invitation letter or hotel reservation
Application process
- 1Fill out the visa application form
- 2Gather required documents
- 3Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
- 4Submit the application and pay fees
- 5Wait for processing
Extension
Extension not available
Tourist card is valid for 30 days. Can be extended once for an additional 30 days at Cuban immigration offices. Total maximum stay 60 days.
Safety
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime and limited consular assistance
Country facts
- Currency
- CUP
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-5
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
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